Gezicht op de oostzijde van de tempel van Candi Kidal, Oost-Java by Herman Salzwedel

Gezicht op de oostzijde van de tempel van Candi Kidal, Oost-Java 1880 - 1905

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photography, architecture

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sculpture

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landscape

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photography

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carved into stone

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ancient-mediterranean

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architecture

Dimensions: height 383 mm, width 293 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This is Herman Salzwedel’s photograph, of the east side of the temple Candi Kidal in East Java. It is a muted image, dominated by the monument’s towering, terraced structure. The temple rises in distinct tiers, each intricately carved, contrasting with the surrounding soft foliage. The temple's architecture uses a clear visual language: the solid base represents stability, while the ornate upper levels signify a connection to the divine. Salzwedel focuses on the temple’s physicality, employing the photographic medium to explore form and texture. Notice how the play of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensionality of the structure. The photograph invites us to consider how monuments function as signs. The temple is not just a building; it is a symbol of power, spirituality, and cultural memory. Salzwedel’s composition draws attention to the temple’s verticality, emphasizing its aspiration towards the heavens and prompting reflections on cultural identity.

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